"It's crazy to think about," says Forrest Beesley, when talking about how far he has come with his swimming career. Beesley is grateful for all of his years of swimming and most importantly for his teammates and coaches, especially as he prepares to attend his fifth sectionals competition, which will be held in Wisconsin, March 12 -15.

Beesley will travel to the Speedo Championship series with the Longmont Swim Club to compete in five individual events. "It's just one more level in the process of going farther with my swimming." In fact, sectionals is only .49 seconds from being able to compete at Olympic trials, which is one of Beesley personal goals.

Longmont coach Scott O'Brian has been working with Beesley focusing on the small things. "It's the small things that work," said Beesley. "Like how you place your hand and how it turns as you pull with every stroke. It's so interesting to work on these details and see how my swimming improves."

As for this year's swim season, Beesley is setting goals "like crazy." He has his eye on a couple more high school records, he wants the team to go farther than they ever have and he intends to repeat his state championship titles in May at the boys high school state championships.

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"This might be our year," Beesley said about the Bobcat 2014 season. "We have so much potential on this team. I want to motivate my teammates and help them understand their potential and the potential of this team. We all need to set goals and make them happen. But mostly I want to have fun, it's going to be such a great season."